Many people ask me what is the secret for "anti-aging." The first thing I mention is that we all "age" whether we want to or not. True, some people seem to age more slowly than others. Looking young is the standard. Thus the push for products that keep the skin young, facials or even surgery that eliminate wrinkles, or magic potions that ensure youthful features and strength and stamina. Where is that darn "fountain of youth" anyway? I … [Read more...]

The disastrous contaminated water situation in Flint, Michigan this year has alerted the populace across the country to the problem of lead contaminated water. People were unaware of lead as a problem in the first place, unless you remember leaded paint and leaded gasoline. Secondly, many of us have been unaware of how much lead is still used in our environment. Why is lead such a problem? There is no safe level for lead in the human body. … [Read more...]

Have you made a grocery list for the store? Have you made a list of what you want to pack for that weekend away? Have you written down a list of the errands you have to run when you get a minute? Congratulations! You’ve just planned more for those things than you have for your own death! The best gift you can give your family and loved ones is to fill out Directives pertaining to your health care and death care. You need to make your wishes … [Read more...]

Even in Los Angeles, the evenings are relatively cooler. 'Tis the season for colds, coughs, sniffles and flu. Three people in the last 10 days have mentioned to me that they have had a cough that would not go away. They all had a fever and malaise for the first few days and recovered from those symptoms yet the cough continued. (Two had already taken the flu shot.) What is a person to do?
Here are my recommendations:
Wash your hands … [Read more...]

Yes, there is a thing or two to be aware of when it comes to this sexy contraption that keeps a woman's breast looking lifted and perky.
For years I have personally avoided wearing under-wire bras. Wireless bras are sometimes hard to find, but my research has always shown that wearing metal, especially that close to your heart, can have an effect on the electrical circuits of the body.
According to Dr. Mercola, the metal wire can also … [Read more...]

Bringing Sacred Back One Routine at a Time
A day in the life of living in ritual…
If you think of it, every life is comprised of ritual; from the way we get up in the morning and tend to the nuances of our day to the moment it’s time to slumber. We can chose to think of this as our routine or change the way we perceive our experiences. I’m curious. What would a shift in perception do to our connection with spirit and with each other?
That … [Read more...]

Five Ways To Add More Play To Your Day
By Shelby Phillips Weinstein
Dr. Stuart Brown has spent much of his career studying the benefits of play for adults. He says we shouldn't just set time aside to play, instead we should infuse each moment with it!
I love that. But how do I do that? Really do that? Especially when I have a propensity for the serious side of life? Shocking I know, but true nonetheless.
I have given this a great deal of … [Read more...]

I Am Tired Of The Eggshell Dance
By Marianne Simon
You know what I mean. Tired of worrying about what people think. Tired of worrying about hurting people’s feelings. Tired of being afraid to make a mistake. Tired of talking quietly, cautiously. Tired of making waves, tired of tiptoeing thru life.
I’m tired of holding it in, sucking it up. Tired of keeping it back. Tired of smiling until my cheeks crack. Tired of not trusting … [Read more...]

Turtle On A Rock (Or Who Needs Multi-Tasking?)!
By Marianne Simon
I am questioning when it became such a great skill to be able to multi-task. Maybe it is my age showing. Or maybe it’s just plain scary to watch a bike rider texting on their phone with one hand while taking a puff of a cigarette with the other. And for myself I know that when I eat lunch while entering my receipts in Quickbooks, I only up with a belly ache and grease all … [Read more...]

Dating Dilemma: What's Worse - Being With An Imperfect Man Or Being Alone?
By Julie Ferman
As women, one of our “gifts” from our Creator is our amazing ability to discern. In the grocery store, we girls are masterful at picking out the absolute best banana from the bunch, the juiciest grapefruit and the freshest, most delectable tuna filet. Being picky about fruit and fish? This is good…
But being overly picky about the men we choose to … [Read more...]